Learning on Your Feet
Incorporating Physical Activity into the K–8 Classroom
By Brad Johnson, Melody Jones | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
In this much-needed book, you’ll learn how incorporating physical activity into the classroom can improve students’ engagement, achievement, and overall wellness. Students typically spend most of the day sitting at their desks, and many don’t have recess or PE, yet research shows that regular exercise helps stimulate brain function and improve skills such as reading, critical thinking, organization, and focus. Authors Brad Johnson and Melody Jones, who have consulted with schools across the globe on fitness issues, offer a variety of games and activities you can use to integrate exercise into any class or subject area. You’ll learn how to:
- Create an \"active classroom\" with active workstations and fitness areas to keep students alert and engaged throughout the day;
- Gradually introduce physical activities into your everyday classroom routine;
- Use interactive technology to teach your students about health and fitness;
- Try out a variety of activities and exercises to reduce stress, help students focus, promote teamwork, build core strength and balance, and more;
- Make STEM classes more exciting with hands-on activities, projects, and real-world problems, all while getting your students up and moving.
These activities are easy to implement and are designed to improve one’s physical and mental capabilities, as well as increase enjoyment of learning for happier, healthier, higher-achieving students.
Editions of Learning on Your Feet
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317352457
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317352464
Read an Excerpt
In this much-needed book, you’ll learn how incorporating physical activity into the classroom can improve students’ engagement, achievement, and overall wellness. Students typically spend most of the day sitting at their desks, and many don’t have recess or PE, yet research shows that regular exercise helps stimulate brain function and improve skills such as reading, critical thinking, organization, and focus. Authors Brad Johnson and Melody Jones, who have consulted with schools across the globe on fitness issues, offer a variety of games and activities you can use to integrate exercise into any class or subject area. You’ll learn how to:
- Create an \"active classroom\" with active workstations and fitness areas to keep students alert and engaged throughout the day;
- Gradually introduce physical activities into your everyday classroom routine;
- Use interactive technology to teach your students about health and fitness;
- Try out a variety of activities and exercises to reduce stress, help students focus, promote teamwork, build core strength and balance, and more;
- Make STEM classes more exciting with hands-on activities, projects, and real-world problems, all while getting your students up and moving.
These activities are easy to implement and are designed to improve one’s physical and mental capabilities, as well as increase enjoyment of learning for happier, healthier, higher-achieving students.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Learning on Your Feet about?
In this much-needed book, you’ll learn how incorporating physical activity into the classroom can improve students’ engagement, achievement, and overall wellness. Students typically spend most of the day sitting at their desks, and many don’t have recess or PE, yet research shows that regular exercise helps stimulate brain function and improve skills such as reading, critical thinking, organization, and focus. Authors Brad Johnson and Melody Jones, who have consulted with schools across the globe on fitness issues, offer a variety of games and activities you can use to integrate exercise into any class or subject area. You’ll learn how to:
- Create an \"active classroom\" with active workstations and fitness areas to keep students alert and engaged throughout the day;
- Gradually introduce physical activities into your everyday classroom routine;
- Use interactive technology to teach your students about health and fitness;
- Try out a variety of activities and exercises to reduce stress, help students focus, promote teamwork, build core strength and balance, and more;
- Make STEM classes more exciting with hands-on activities, projects, and real-world problems, all while getting your students up and moving.
These activities are easy to implement and are designed to improve one’s physical and mental capabilities, as well as increase enjoyment of learning for happier, healthier, higher-achieving students.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Learning on Your Feet?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Teaching skills and techniques
Where can I read a sample of Learning on Your Feet?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317352457
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Learning on Your Feet?
Brad Johnson, Melody Jones
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Learning on Your Feet is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317352457) and pdf(ISBN 9781317352464)